H. ‘Look See’
Hosta ‘Look See’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by P. Aden, this medium-sized hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Royal Rainbow'. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, which features streaked margins on leaves that reach 9 inches (22.9 cm) in length and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in width, with six pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a clump 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, with scapes rising to 36 inches (91.4 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant in woodland gardens. Its medium size makes it adaptable for pairing with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Royal Rainbow' — H. ‘Royal Rainbow’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Amy Aden’ (1980)
- H. ‘Bravo’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3511